Lestat
Every Lestat since 1995 — 528 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lestat
Lestat is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,313 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 528 American babies have been named Lestat. Its peak came in 2010, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lestat stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lestat year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,313 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,713 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,425 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,351 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,942 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,864 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,272 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,858 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,213 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,562 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,554 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,619 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,822 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,084 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,453 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,112 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,784 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,319 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,751 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,424 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,992 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,930 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,245 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,354 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,630 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,897 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,726 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lestat in 2025?
Lestat ranked #6,313 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lestat?
528 babies have been named Lestat in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lestat most popular?
Lestat peaked in 2010, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Lestat a boy or girl name?
Lestat is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lestat rising or falling?
Lestat is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.